GameVortex Writes:
It feels like this is the season of the RPG's given the number of them that I've reviewed lately. Having said that, I had to wonder how the latest one, Avalon Code, would stack up next to the list of other really good RPG's I've played.
Graphically, it is very beautiful. The opening and the cut-scenes are very fluid and smooth. The majority of the characters are a bit flamboyant and very colorfully done. I love the spirits the most. The level of detail that went into the character design is amazing. Even the backgrounds are detailed, which is good because finding all the hidden information is slightly easier when you can search the littlest differences in areas.
A fun, new, interesting experience that separates itself nicely from the rest of the crowd with the use of the Book of Prophecy. If you are looking for something to play at the moment, Avalon Code is definitely worth some attention. It's a little slow to start, but it soon picks up into an exciting experience. Matrix have tried something different, and managed to pull it off with smooth execution.
GameKult: Once is not custom, the beginning of Avalon Code starts with the end. The end of the world, of course, since RPG is not Japanese as the planet is not in danger.
Nintendo Life writes: "Role playing games are rapidly becoming a staple genre for the Nintendo DS, with more and more quality titles arriving on the handheld. With Final Fantasy games, Dragon Quest releases and even new titles in the form of Nostalgia and Sands of Destruction, there is a lot of competition among a crowded market so Avalon Code needs something special in order to stand out. While it has an original idea and is quite charming, key gameplay faults prevent it from riding amongst the best of the genre."
